2013 Approved Budget - Lake County Illinois

Motor Fuel Tax
The State’s gasoline tax rate is $0.19/gallon and $0.21/gallon for diesel. In addition, a $0.03/ gallon
Underground Storage charge and $0.08/gallon Environmental Impact Fee is assessed. The State
distributes a portion of the tax receipts to fund state and local construction projects. Localities receive
54.4% of that balance. Of this percentage, Counties that have a population of less than one million each
receive a portion of 16.47%. These funds are used for construction and engineering projects and make
up 12% of total tax revenue. FY2013 motor fuel tax revenues are expected to decrease slightly
compared to the FY2012 approved amount.
¼% Sales Tax for Transportation
The state collects a 0.75% general sales tax on purchases of general merchandise and qualifying food,
drugs, and medical appliances, on behalf of the Regional Transit Authority (RTA). The County receives
a portion (25%) of the amount collected. This source of funds makes up 34% of total sales tax revenue.
Based on current trending and anticipated slow economic recovery, FY2013 revenues are projected to
increase over FY2012 approved revenues as indicated in the following chart.
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